Anti-Migraine Scenario

The pampered rich countesses from old romance novels all suffered from migraines, but this condition has not disappeared with time and affects many working women today. Men also complain of migraines, but it is still considered a predominantly female headache.

It’s not the typical pain that overcomes us from overwork or other reasons. It usually appears on one side of the head – left, right, or from the forehead back, at a specific time, often in the evening, lasts for hours, and if not treated, the pain often becomes chronic.

Besides the feeling that your head will split from the tension, it is accompanied by other unpleasant sensations: high sensitivity to light, loud or specific sounds and smells, “blacking out,” and nausea. You will do anything to eliminate them, but these symptoms do not disappear easily, causing you to miss pleasant and important moments, disrupting your overall condition.

Severe attacks require medication, but there are other ways to make the pain subside, and they are harmless because they are natural. It’s always good to consult a doctor, but keep the following scenario in mind, study it, and act – it will undoubtedly relieve you.

First and foremost, you need to change your diet, as many products provoke migraines. Exclude from your daily menu:

• All types of sausages (bacon, sausage, frankfurters),
• Certain types of cheese (especially Swiss and blue cheese, cheddar, feta, Parmesan, because they contain the compound tyramine),
• Chocolate,
• Red wine,
• Products containing nitrates or monosodium glutamate (flavor enhancer),
• Canned foods,
• Extremely acidic products, keeping in mind that even sour cream and yogurt can trigger this type of headache,
• Foods with many spices,
• Dried fruits,
• Cold foods. It has been proven that ice cream and icy drinks can intensify migraine attacks,
• Coffee is recommended for migraines, but in moderate amounts. Caffeine soothes the pain, but too much caffeine can intensify it, so drink no more than 1-2 coffees a day.

It’s good to keep a diary of what you eat and how you feel afterward – this way, you will clarify which foods and drinks worsen your condition.

Magnesium deficiency in the body triggers migraines and often causes headaches, including during menstruation. You can get it from nuts: oatmeal, almonds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, cashews, Brazil nuts, peanuts, and also eggs. If you are allergic to them, take magnesium in the form of a dietary supplement.

Yoga practices are based on proper breathing, meditation, and body poses that promote physical and emotional health by releasing accumulated tension and having a calming effect. Yoga cannot be recommended as a primary treatment for migraines, but as an adjunct therapy, it is very beneficial.

Essential oils of lavender and mint are suitable when you have a migraine, but only externally – by inhaling lavender oil for a few minutes or rubbing a mint solution on your forehead and temples. Thanks to them, you will overcome light sensitivity.

Ginger powder also helps, proven to neutralize the urge to vomit that accompanies migraines. Additionally, ginger reduces the intensity and duration of this type of headache. You can cut a piece of ginger root and smell it.

Acupressure is a reliable therapy for people with chronic headaches and is especially useful for relieving nausea and the feeling of heaviness. Look for a good therapist who knows which points on the head and body to press with their fingers to help you.

A head massage once a week lowers cortisol hormone levels and significantly improves the condition of migraine patients, also reducing anxiety and regulating heart rate, according to a recent study.